Seventy Years Ago, Rutland’s Carlene Johnson Became Vermont’s First and, Thus Far, Only Miss USA

The Bookmobile was a Major Source of Reading Material in Rural Vermont. It Remains a Vital Resource in a Handful of Communities

Benson, Vermont’s Graham Carey was a Philosopher, a Farmer, an Artisan, an Architect, and an Astor. He was also the first American to be awarded the Croix de Guerre, France’s Highest Military Honor.

In the mid-20th century, Arlington, Vermont was home to a remarkable creative colony: Five celebrated Saturday Evening Post Illustrators...